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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Health Physics II |
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| Course Code |
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FK-722 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. ZEHRA YEĞİNGİL
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Learns the radiation detectors.
Learns the dose measurement devices and how neutrons detect
Learns how the calibration procedure is done.
Learns possible dose calculations for point source and the sources shaped as line.
Learns what is shielding and it´s importance. Learns different kind of shielding calculations.
Learns the radiation coming naturally. Learns the nuclear wastes and contaminations due to mine, refinery and reactor workouts.
Learns the basics of radiation protection.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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It is aimed to teach the applications of physical principles of ionizing and nonionizing radiation for safety working area and social environment |
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| Course Contents |
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External radiation sources, point sources, line sources, bulky sources, internal radiation sources, leakeage, contamination, accident calculations, radiation protection, Radiation shielding: alpha, beta, gamma and neutrons, Dose from electrons and beta particles, Dose from external sources of radiation, Internal exposures, Evaluation of human exposure data |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Lecture halls of the Faculty |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
External radiation sources, point sources, line sources, bulky sources |
Web searching and complete the reading assignments prior to each class session |
Oral presentation; active participation of students through assigned readings, research exercises, class attendance, class discussions |
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2 |
Internal radiation sources, leakage, contamination |
Web searching and complete the reading assignments prior to each class session |
Oral presentation; active participation of students through assigned readings, research exercises, class attendance, class discussions |
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3 |
Accident calculations |
Web searching and complete the reading assignments prior to each class session |
Oral presentation; active participation of students through assigned readings, research exercises, class attendance, class discussions |
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4 |
Nuclear fision, nuclear reactors, control of criticality |
Web searching and complete the reading assignments prior to each class session |
Oral presentation; active participation of students through assigned readings, research exercises, class attendance, class discussions |
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5 |
Calculations of radiation safety |
Web searching and complete the reading assignments prior to each class session |
Oral presentation; active participation of students through assigned readings, research exercises, class attendance, class discussions |
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6 |
Prediction of internal stored radioactivity |
Web searching and complete the reading assignments prior to each class session |
Oral presentation; active participation of students through assigned readings, research exercises, class attendance, class discussions |
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7 |
Midterm Exam |
Midterm Exam |
Midterm Exam |
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8 |
Leakage tests |
Web searching and complete the reading assignments prior to each class session |
Oral presentation; active participation of students through assigned readings, research exercises, class attendance, class discussions |
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9 |
Radiation protection from nonionizing radiation |
Research on the websites and textbooks |
Discussion, oral presentation |
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10 |
The reference person overall specifications |
Web searching and complete the reading assignments prior to each class session |
Oral presentation; active participation of students through assigned readings, research exercises, class attendance, class discussions |
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11 |
Radiation shielding: alpha, beta,gamma and neutrons |
Web searching and complete the reading assignments prior to each class session |
Oral presentation; active participation of students through assigned readings, research exercises, class attendance, class discussions |
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12 |
X-Ray System Shield Design Information |
Web searching and complete the reading assignments prior to each class session |
Oral presentation; active participation of students through assigned readings, research exercises, class attendance, class discussions |
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13 |
Fluoroscopic Room Shielding Design Information |
Web searching and complete the reading assignments prior to each class session |
Oral presentation; active participation of students through assigned readings, research exercises, class attendance, class discussions |
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14 |
Review and Recitation hours |
Web searching and complete the reading assignments prior to each class session |
Oral presentation; active participation of students through assigned readings, research exercises, class attendance, class discussions |
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15 |
Review and Recitation hours |
Web searching and complete the reading assignments prior to each class session |
Oral presentation; active participation of students through assigned readings, research exercises, class attendance, class discussions |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
Final Exam |
Final Exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
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 Radiation Protection and Dosimetry
An Introduction to Health Physics
Michael G. Stabin
Health Physics
Herman Cember
Thomas E. Johnson
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
60 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
7 |
40 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Develop and deepen the knowledge as a specialist in physics or different areas based on the Physics Bachelor´s qualification level. |
5 |
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Comprehend the importance of multidisciplinary studies related to Physics. |
5 |
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3 |
Use his/her advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in Physics efficiently. |
5 |
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4 |
Integrate and interpret the knowledge from different disciplines with the help of his professional knowledge in Physics and conceptualize new perspectives. |
5 |
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5 |
Solve the problems in Physics by using research methods. |
5 |
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6 |
Carry out a study requiring expertise in physics independently. |
4 |
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7 |
Develop and provide new strategic approaches by taking responsibilty while solving the unexpected problems in Physics . |
4 |
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8 |
Take the responsibility of being the leader while solving the problems related to physical environments. |
3 |
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9 |
Evaluate the knowledge and skills gained in Physics by having a critical view and directs his/her learning. |
4 |
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10 |
Systematically transfer the current developments in the field of physics and his/her work to the person in physics field or outside of the field by supporting qualitative and quantitative data. |
4 |
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11 |
Take action to change the norms of social relations and critically examine these relationships, and develop them if necessary. |
1 |
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12 |
Make communication in oral and written by using at least one foreign language in the level of European Language Portfolio B2 level. |
1 |
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13 |
Use information and communication technologies in advanced level and use the software related with physics area.
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2 |
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14 |
Oversee social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in order to collect, implement, interpret data in Physics. |
4 |
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15 |
Develop strategies, policies and implementation plans in the issues related to the field of physics and evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes. |
5 |
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16 |
Use the knowledge, problem solving, and / or practical skills obtained in the Physics Field in interdisciplinary studies. |
5 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
7 |
5 |
35 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
7 |
7 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
20 |
20 |
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Total Workload: | 146 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 5.84 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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